About Municipal Court
Municipal Court serves as the judicial branch of the city, responsible for hearing cases involving traffic violations, city ordinance offenses, and certain misdemeanor matters. Its mission is to ensure fair, impartial justice while upholding the law and protecting the rights of all individuals who come before the court.
Pay Citations & Fines
Defensive Driving Course
If you have been approved to complete defensive driving, below are your online course options: Drive Safe Tuscaloosa City and Internet Driving School.
Hours of Operation
Monday
Criminal Arraignment (A-L): 9:00 a.m.
Criminal Arraignment (M-Z): 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Trials 9:00 a.m.
Trials 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday
Traffic Arraignment (A-L):9:00 a.m.
Traffic Arraignment (M-Z): 1:30 p.m.
Thursday
Trials 9:00 a.m.
Trials 1:30 p.m.
Friday
Payment Review: 9:00 a.m.
Specialty Dockets:
1:30 p.m.
Cellphones and electronic devices are not permitted in the courtroom. Court and security staff may not be responsible for your devices. Please leave them in the car or at home.
Location
Contact Information
City of Tuscaloosa Parking
Attorney filings
Background Checks
Court Referral Program
Honorable Ricky J. McKinney
Municipal Court Judge
Mailing Address
Tuscaloosa Municipal Court
2122 Gary Fitts Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Physical Address
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone
205-248-5330Fax
205-248-5784